Corporate Counsel - Commercial Contracts

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.•San Jose, CA

1d•$100,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is one of the fastest growing companies in the Semiconductor industry. We are worldwide technical leaders in Integrated Power Semiconductors and Systems Power delivery architectures. At MPS, we cultivate creativity, are passionate about sustainability, and are committed to providing leading-edge products and innovation to our customers. Our portfolio of technology helps power our world ---come join our team and see how YOU can make a difference. Job Description: Job Summary We are hiring a critical team member to join the Legal team as a Corporate Counsel, with a primary focus on commercial contract. This role will play a key part in supporting the company's business operations and growth by partnering closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations. The ideal candidate will have strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, particularly in areas involving customers, suppliers, and hardware-related supply chains. This includes customer agreements, vendor and supplier contracts, and other commercial transactions supporting product development and delivery. This role requires the ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, manage multiple priorities, and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator, able to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and contribute to building scalable legal processes.

Requirements

Comfortable juggling multiple tasks under tight deadlines
Strong writing and communication skills, including with executive-level communications
A passion for personal accountability and setting high standards is essential for success
At least 5+ years of law practice, including at least 1-3 year of experience in-house
Knowledge of commercial laws and experience developing, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and licensing contracts with multi-national companies
Exceptional attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Significant in-house experience working for technology organizations, preferably in semiconductor or hardware-related industries
Complex commercial transaction structure and drafting experience, developing and customizing novel agreements without use of templates
Experience supporting sales transactions and supply chain operations, including hardware procurement, manufacturing, or component supply agreements
Experience in corporate governance, compliance and associated filings and reporting

Responsibilities

Provide strategic legal support to various departments, including sales, supply chain, finance, people team, operations, engineering and other internal groups across the company
Collaborate and advise internal clients on commercial transactions, including corporate investment, joint development projects, licensing deals and associated agreements
Engage in contract drafting, review, and negotiations with vendors and critical suppliers, partners, and customers, including supporting international sales and territory-specific versions of sales and support contracts
Use excellent business judgment to assess legal risk while also thinking strategically and providing practical, business-oriented advice

Benefits

Attractive compensation.
Supportive work environment where your ideas count, and you can thrive in a diverse culture.
World of opportunities for your personal and professional development.
MPS offers a comprehensive benefits package.
We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, and life and disability protection.
Employees in sales positions may be eligible for our sales incentive bonuses.
Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation.

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